Root Android: learn what it is and how to do - Digital Look

For veterans of Android (and Linux ecosystem as a whole), the word “root” is already familiar. For newcomers to the “party” system, the term may seem a little darker, and the benefits of applying it to your device.

Do the root on your device means becoming a superuser, or system board administrator. This means having access to parts of Android that were previously inaccessible for an ordinary user.

You can then make changes to the operating system that were previously impossible, such as changing battery consumption, to modify the CPU clock, delete applications that were previously fixed in the system, as bloatwares embedded in the system by the manufacturer, or apps installed by the operator.

The problem with this, however, is that all important system files are fully exposed and may even be excluded, which might cause destruction of the device. The process of performing the root is also not immune to failures and can also cause the “brick” cell, turning it into basically a useless brick.

Also, modifying the operating system is breach of warranty contract with carriers and manufacturers. Although this is not a crime, action will void any possibility of repair, unless it is undone.

How do
If you have decided that the risk is worth the reward to have the entire unit under his command, it is time to get your hands dirty. There are numerous ways to accomplish the task, but the Digital Look show the most simple and comprehensive, which uses software installed on your Windows computer.

The program is called “Kingo Android Root “and can be easily downloaded on the official website. The aim of the software is making life easier for less experienced users, since the procedure can become quite complicated.

First of all, you need to enable USB Debugging mode on your device. Depending on your version of Android, the ways to perform this action may be quite different. Until the Android 2.3, the path is Settings> Applications> Development, from 4.0, this is done by Settings> Developer Options. However, this alternative may be hidden. To reveal it, you need to go into Settings> About phone and press seven times the option Version number. A message will warn that the task was completed successfully and that “you’re a developer.”

Then open the program, connect your phone to your computer via USB and press the Root button. The software should recognize your device and start downloading the drivers and start the procedure automatically. The Kingo can prompt the user to perform some simple actions before proceeding with your task, but most of the work is done by the program.

Other ways
There are numerous ways of performing the root on the device. The Kingo is just one of the alternatives, and it is likely that the program does not cover all devices. Sometimes you may need to look for other alternatives to those who want to complete the mission.

A website called Ready2Root catalogs forms releasing the root in most smartphones and tablets available, including old and devices off the market.

Some applications do root on your device automatically, simply by installing the APK on their devices, but in general, it is recommended that some clicks on your device. The XDA Developers forum, the largest community of Android developers, can be very helpful in this endeavor.

It also search on YouTube for ways to free up your system as there is always a step by detailed step. Look at the reviews to see if the video is legitimate is also a useful tip.

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